Adult Health (Med Surg Proctored Exam) Examplify

A client with type 2 diabetes mellitus managed on insulin is admitted for an acute Asthma exacerbation. The healthcare provider prescribes oral prednisone. What is the priority nursing intervention?

A patient with Parkinson's Disease has slow movements that affects their swallowing, facial expressions, and ability to coordinate movements As the nurse you will document the patient has:

A patient with Parkinson Disease is experiencing weight loss due to difficulty chewing and swallowing. Which meal option below is the best for this patient?

A client in emergency department (ED) is unconscious due to severe hypoglycemia. Which drug would the nurse administer?

The nurse is administering an insulin drip for a patient in DKA (see image below for medication label) who weighs 231 lbs. The order is to start the insulin drip at 0.1 units/kg/hr. Calculate the mill

The nurse is caring for a patient with multiple sclerosis (MS) who complains of fatigue. What does the nurse include in the care plan to teach the patient to reduce fatigue?

A nurse instructs a client taking glyburide about alcohol use. What statement by the client indicates the need for further teaching?

The nurse is developing a plan of care for an MS client with constipation. Which interventions are appropriate? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

A nurse teaches a patient with newly diagnosed Type 1 Diabetes about sick-day management. Which statement indicates a need for further teaching?

A client with MS experiences severe fatigue that interferes with activities of daily living (ADLs). Which medication might the provider prescribe?

A nursing student administered a biguanide medication to a client with Type 2 diabetes. Which of the following oral diabetes agents is classified as a biguanide?

A nurse provides discharge teaching to a patient newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following patient statements demonstrate accurate understanding of disease management? (SEL

Physician order says "Infuse Regular Insulin at 8 units/hr". You're supplied with an IV bag of the prescribed medication that reads "125 units per 250 ml". What will you set the infusion pump at (mL/h

A client newly diagnosed with relapsing-remitting (RR) multiple sclerosis asks the nurse what this means. Which response is most accurate?

A nurse is caring for a diabetic patient with clinical manifestations of tremors, pallor, diaphoresis, and reports hunger. The nurse checks the patient's morning blood glucose, which is 60 mg/dL mild

The nurse teaches a client with MS to prevent fatigue. Which statements by the client indicate effective teaching? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

A client with Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Syndrome (HHNS) has a blood glucose level of 925 mg/dL and is confused and lethargic. What is the priority nursing intervention?

The nurse is planning care for a client diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. The client is able to communicate with the nurse to discuss their nutritional needs. The nurse includes the nursing diagnosi

A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a patient with insulin glargine (Lantus). Which instructions are correct? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

The order reads: Infuse D5W 1,000 mL over 8 hours. What is the IV flow rate in mL/hour?

During a return demonstration, a nursing student prepares to mix NPH and Regular insulin. Which sequence of steps indicates correct technique?

A nurse is assessing a client on long-term Levodopa therapy. Which findings would the nurse identify as adverse effects of the medication? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

A client admitted to the emergency department with deep rapid respirations, fruity breath odor, and blood glucose of 520 mg/dL. Which insulin administration method is most appropriate?

A client on Regular insulin develops lipohypertrophy at injection sites. What would the nurse instruct the patient to do?

The nurse is planning care for a client with MS who has difficulty with coordination and fine motor skills. Which nursing action best independence with ADLs?